Why Embracing Uncertainty Helps Us Make Better Decisions

It’s common to believe that we need certainty in order to find success in life. Our human nature makes us naturally avoid unsure situations. However, as retired professional poker player Annie Duke reminds us in this video for Big Think, embracing uncertainty and saying “I don’t know” allows us to adopt a more accurate view of the world and acts as a catalyst for making better decisions in life and finding success.

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